Does Staples (Canada) pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Staples (Canada) employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Staples (Canada). This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Staples (Canada)?

60% of Staples (Canada) employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Staples (Canada) 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Staples (Canada)?

Sales Associate (222) , Copy and Print Associate (94) , Customer Service Representative (52) , Technology Sales Associate (46) , Cashier (39) , Sales Associate/Cashier (35) , Retail Sales Associate (31) , Sales Representative (30) , General Manager (29) , Tech Associate (27) , Tech Sales Associate (26) , Wireless Sales Consultant (26) , Associate (22) , Account Manager (21) , Manager (21)

What are the pros of working at Staples (Canada) according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with and able to learn lots about product" ((in 77 reviews)); "Flexible hours Not very busy" ((in 58 reviews)); "some managers are good and supportive" ((in 47 reviews)); "Good benefit for full" ((in 47 reviews)); "All my coworkers were great and easy to get along with" ((in 45 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Staples (Canada) according to real employee reviews?

"low pay and asking to do a lot" ((in 124 reviews)); "Bad management can make your experience terrible." ((in 82 reviews)); "No commission on product you sell" ((in 33 reviews)); "The salary is low." ((in 25 reviews)); "No growth opportunities" ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about Staples (Canada) redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Staples (Canada) redundancy and their outlook for job security at Staples (Canada) in 2026.

Staples (Canada) Reviews

3.3

60% would recommend to a friend

(1,643 total reviews)

43% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,643 reviews)

Staples (Canada) has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,643 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Staples (Canada) employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail and wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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2K reviews

2.0

1 July 2026

Concise training but poor management communication

Technical sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Training was concise and useful. Safety protocols followed consistently. Additional shifts always available.

Cons

Inconsistent messages from management on targets/expectations. Unrealistic expectation on conversion of footfall to sales after partnership with Bell. No communication between management across locations.

5.0

17 June 2026

Everything is good with no worries at work

Copy and print associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Everything is good at staples

Cons

Nothing to worry, good environment

4.0

17 June 2026

Supportive team and great growth opportunities, but hybrid work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great place to work! Supportive team, approachable leadership, and plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. The environment is positive, collaborative, and people-focused.

Cons

Hybrid work, 4 days in office

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Concise training but poor management communication

Everything is good with no worries at work

Supportive team and great growth opportunities, but hybrid work

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